Tourism, transport and travel management / M.R. Dileep.

By: Dileep, M. R. (Madhav R.) [author.]
Publisher: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2019Description: xxi, 470 pages : illustrations (black and white), 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781138557444 (pbk : alk. paper)Subject(s): Tourism -- Management | Transportation -- Passenger trafficDDC classification: 338.4/791 LOC classification: G155.A1 | D54 2019
Contents:
Section I: Tourism and Transport Chapter 1: Travel and Tourism: An Introduction.Chapter 2: Transport and Tourism.Section II: Air Transport.Chapter 3: Introduction to Air Transportation Chapter 4: Airport Chapter 5: Airport Operations, Chapter 6: Airline Management Section III: Land and Water Transportation.Chapter 7: Land Transport and Tourism Chapter 8: Cruise Tourism Section IV: Travel Intermediation Chapter 9: Travel Intermediaries Chapter 10: Travel Agency Management Chapter 11: Travel Distribution Systems Section V: Tour Operation Business Chapter 12: The Business of Tour Operation Chapter 13: Package Tour Chapter 14: Tour Marketing Chapter 15: Pre-Tour Preparations Chapter 16: Managing the Tour Section VI: Impacts and Prospects Chapter 17: Impacts of Travel And Tourism Chapter 18: The Prospects Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of case studies; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I Tourism and transport; 1 Travel and tourism: an introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Travel: the fundamental element of tourism; 1.3 Tourism: the concept and definitions; 1.4 Traveller, visitor, excursionist and tourist; 1.5 Basic classifications of tourism; 1.6 Evolution of tourism; 1.7 Travel motivations; 1.8 Why tourism is promoted; 1.9 Tourism industry; 1.10 Tourism industry: the structure and the components; 1.11 Summary; Review questions; References 2 Transport and tourism2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Transport: elements, types and linkages; 2.3 Tourism and transport: the interrelationship; 2.4 Role of transport in tourism; 2.5 Transport: from a geographical perspective; 2.6 Accessibility and tourism transport; 2.7 Multimodal transport for tourism; 2.8 Tourism transport: nature and types; 2.9 Factors influencing tourist transport selection; 2.10 Tourism demand and transport; 2.11 Summary; Review questions; References; Part II Air transport; 3 Introduction to air transportation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Types of aviation 3.3 Air transportation system3.4 History of air transportation; 3.5 International regulations; 3.6 Standardization in air transportation; 3.7 Safety and security; 3.8 Summary; Review questions; References; 4 Airport; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Concept and definition of airport; 4.3 Functions and roles of an airport; 4.4 Evolution of modern airports; 4.5 Socio­economic significance; 4.6 Airport product and customers; 4.7 Revenue sources; 4.8 Airport ownership and privatization; 4.9 Structure of an airport; 4.10 Certification and regulations of airports; 4.11 Organization and personnel 4.12 Airport codes4.13 Challenges; 4.14 Summary; Review questions; References; 5 Airport operations; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Ground handling; 5.3 Ground handling equipment; 5.4 Passenger handling; 5.5 Baggage handling; 5.6 Air navigation services; 5.7 Air cargo operation; 5.8 Summary; Review questions; References; 6 Airline management; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Airline industry; 6.3 Characteristics; 6.4 Airline consumers and tourists; 6.5 Airline product; 6.6 Types of airlines; 6.7 Major airline functions; 6.8 Passenger processing and flight operation; 6.9 Aircraft maintenance 6.10 Classes of service6.11 Airline personnel and organization; 6.12 Common industry practices; 6.13 Marketing mix in airlines; 6.14 Summary; Review questions; References; Part III Land and water transportation; 7 Land transport and tourism; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Road transportation and tourism; 7.3 Motor coach tourism; 7.4 Automobiles and tourism; 7.5 Car rental; 7.6 Rail transport; 7.7 Rail tourism; 7.8 Venice Simplon­Orient­Express; 7.9 Blue Train; 7.10 Summary; Review questions; References; 8 Cruise tourism; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Water transportation; 8.3 Water transport and tourism
Summary: The terms travel and tourism are often used interchangeably in tourism literature. This comprehensive textbook provides students with essential knowledge of the intricate relationship existing between travel, transport and tourism. The book analyses the structure, functions, activities, strategies and practices of each of the sectors in the travel industry, such as airlines, airports, tour operators, travel agencies and cruises. It is structured into six parts, covering all modes of transport (air, land and water), travel intermediation, the tour operation business and impacts and prospects for the future. International case studies are integrated throughout to showcase practical realities and challenges in the travel industry and to aid students’ learning and understanding. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this is an invaluable resource for students of tourism, hospitality, transport and travel management courses.
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About the Author

M. R. Dileep is a noted tourism academic, author and columnist. His qualifications include M.T.A., MPhil, PhD and IATA diplomas. He has worked for the Ministry of Higher Education, in the Faculty of Tourism, CAS Salalah, Sultanate of Oman; and as Head of Tourism at Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) and at Pazhassiraja College (Calicut University), Kerala, India.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I: Tourism and Transport Chapter 1: Travel and Tourism: An Introduction.Chapter 2: Transport and Tourism.Section II: Air Transport.Chapter 3: Introduction to Air Transportation Chapter 4: Airport Chapter 5: Airport Operations, Chapter 6: Airline Management Section III: Land and Water Transportation.Chapter 7: Land Transport and Tourism Chapter 8: Cruise Tourism Section IV: Travel Intermediation Chapter 9: Travel Intermediaries Chapter 10: Travel Agency Management Chapter 11: Travel Distribution Systems Section V: Tour Operation Business Chapter 12: The Business of Tour Operation Chapter 13: Package Tour Chapter 14: Tour Marketing Chapter 15: Pre-Tour Preparations Chapter 16: Managing the Tour Section VI: Impacts and Prospects Chapter 17: Impacts of Travel And Tourism Chapter 18: The Prospects Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; List of case studies; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I Tourism and transport; 1 Travel and tourism: an introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Travel: the fundamental element of tourism; 1.3 Tourism: the concept and definitions; 1.4 Traveller, visitor, excursionist and tourist; 1.5 Basic classifications of tourism; 1.6 Evolution of tourism; 1.7 Travel motivations; 1.8 Why tourism is promoted; 1.9 Tourism industry; 1.10 Tourism industry: the structure and the components; 1.11 Summary; Review questions; References 2 Transport and tourism2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Transport: elements, types and linkages; 2.3 Tourism and transport: the interrelationship; 2.4 Role of transport in tourism; 2.5 Transport: from a geographical perspective; 2.6 Accessibility and tourism transport; 2.7 Multimodal transport for tourism; 2.8 Tourism transport: nature and types; 2.9 Factors influencing tourist transport selection; 2.10 Tourism demand and transport; 2.11 Summary; Review questions; References; Part II Air transport; 3 Introduction to air transportation; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Types of aviation 3.3 Air transportation system3.4 History of air transportation; 3.5 International regulations; 3.6 Standardization in air transportation; 3.7 Safety and security; 3.8 Summary; Review questions; References; 4 Airport; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Concept and definition of airport; 4.3 Functions and roles of an airport; 4.4 Evolution of modern airports; 4.5 Socio­economic significance; 4.6 Airport product and customers; 4.7 Revenue sources; 4.8 Airport ownership and privatization; 4.9 Structure of an airport; 4.10 Certification and regulations of airports; 4.11 Organization and personnel 4.12 Airport codes4.13 Challenges; 4.14 Summary; Review questions; References; 5 Airport operations; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Ground handling; 5.3 Ground handling equipment; 5.4 Passenger handling; 5.5 Baggage handling; 5.6 Air navigation services; 5.7 Air cargo operation; 5.8 Summary; Review questions; References; 6 Airline management; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Airline industry; 6.3 Characteristics; 6.4 Airline consumers and tourists; 6.5 Airline product; 6.6 Types of airlines; 6.7 Major airline functions; 6.8 Passenger processing and flight operation; 6.9 Aircraft maintenance 6.10 Classes of service6.11 Airline personnel and organization; 6.12 Common industry practices; 6.13 Marketing mix in airlines; 6.14 Summary; Review questions; References; Part III Land and water transportation; 7 Land transport and tourism; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Road transportation and tourism; 7.3 Motor coach tourism; 7.4 Automobiles and tourism; 7.5 Car rental; 7.6 Rail transport; 7.7 Rail tourism; 7.8 Venice Simplon­Orient­Express; 7.9 Blue Train; 7.10 Summary; Review questions; References; 8 Cruise tourism; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Water transportation; 8.3 Water transport and tourism

The terms travel and tourism are often used interchangeably in tourism literature. This comprehensive textbook provides students with essential knowledge of the intricate relationship existing between travel, transport and tourism.

The book analyses the structure, functions, activities, strategies and practices of each of the sectors in the travel industry, such as airlines, airports, tour operators, travel agencies and cruises. It is structured into six parts, covering all modes of transport (air, land and water), travel intermediation, the tour operation business and impacts and prospects for the future. International case studies are integrated throughout to showcase practical realities and challenges in the travel industry and to aid students’ learning and understanding.

Written in an accessible and engaging style, this is an invaluable resource for students of tourism, hospitality, transport and travel management courses.

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